Nobody does evening glamour quite like Blake Lively. Since her early Gossip Girl days, the actor—Vogue’s September cover star, who celebrates her birthday today—has consistently delivered memorable gowns on red carpets and the Met Gala steps. Even more impressive, she doesn’t employ a stylist; those serves are all her. In honor of her latest cover, we’re taking a look back at some of Lively’s most memorable fashion moments—those looks that continue to be etched into our memories. (One such look hit the red carpet just last night, with Lively attending the premiere of her latest film, It Ends With Us, in the exact same Versace gown Britney Spears donned back in 2002.)
Lively’s red carpet fashion choices can be summed up in two key words: elegant and bombshell. The star often gravitates towards flowy, romantic silhouettes. Most recently, the actor has been promoting It Ends With Us by sporting a variety of floral frocks. She also shut down the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in a saucy red Versace catsuit, resembling a high-fashion Lady Deadpool.
Lively also has a thing for Chanel, having served as a muse to Karl Lagerfeld while the late designer was at the helm of the house. Her sequined, empire-waist Chanel frock, for instance—worn to the 2014 Cannes Film Festival—continues to be one of her very best looks.
And lest we forget, the superstar is also an unforgettable presence at the Met Gala. At the 2022 event, her Versace gown patina’d on the carpet and her long train unraveled to showcase a copper-like finish, inspired by the Statue of Liberty. Her ornate ensemble for 2018’s “Heavenly Bodies” theme, also by Versace and complete with a long velvet train, golden embroidery, and a spiked crown, was just as head-turning. Few can command the Met steps quite like Lively. And whether she’s attending a red carpet premiere or making an appearance at fashion week, she is always sure to deliver a statement look.
Below, a look at Lively’s best red carpet fashion moments.